What's New?

 There a few things that are different. First, most of the summer birds are gone, along with the Sandhill Cranes. The leaves are turning colours and a lot have fallen. It might be an early winter.

I am reduced to photographing other things than birds. Things such as this Red Squirrel eating spruce cones.

Also things like this big  fat spider that built a beautiful web across the garage entrance!

Yep, he was a big one!

Then there were disorganized Mallards

And a little better formation once Ma put her foot down!

Then, best of all is our new Class C RV. We are just getting things organized and hoping for a short trip this week to get to know her.

It's in real good shape and very comfortable for the two of us to live in for extended periods, this winter and next summer.

It's 28 feet long, powered by a Ford V10. It has a shower, hot water, generator and will sleep 6 in a push. We will see how she performs in the mountains, soon, I hope! Ps there is a powerful furnace for those cold and snowy days.😊

Little Friends

I was cutting some brush when I spotted this little fellow busily spinning a web.She, and I say she, because she looks very, very pregnant did not take much notice of me.

Araneus marmoreus

 I guess the lens got a little too close at this point  as she bunched up and froze.

Araneus marmoreus

 Also she got a little shy at times, or maybe the anchor point had to go on the other side.

 The butt end view leaves something to be desired.

 You can see 6 of the eight eyes on this view, and the web.

Araneus marmoreus

 Up and down she went for about 15 minutes. I enjoyed the rest from chain sawing.

 OK, OK, Get that lens out of my space. You have been warned!

 That's better, now how about you getting back to work!